Water & Wastewater Engineering Practice Lead

JMT; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson in Richmond, VA seeks a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineering Leader to grow the local practice and oversee project delivery and staff development. You will coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to drive technical excellence and successful outcomes.

The role emphasizes business development, client management, and financial performance, with opportunities to advance the practice regionally and support national growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer License or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in a specialized discipline.
• Project management and business development experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders.
• Establish and grow market presence in area through marketing and business development.
• Manage financial budget for department and allocate resources accordingly.
• Lead and contribute to the production of proposals.
• Serve as a technical expertise resource to project managers and technical staff.
• Establish resources staffing needs for the section.
• Interview and hire staff for the section.
• Perform performance reviews for staff based on input from project managers on assigned teams.
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Staff development

Leadership

Client coordination

Microsoft Office

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson in Richmond, VA seeks a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineering Leader to grow the local practice and oversee project delivery and staff development. You will coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to drive technical excellence and successful outcomes.

The role emphasizes business development, client management, and financial performance, with opportunities to advance the practice regionally and support national growth.